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In the first episode to cover dark web trends that will affect 2023 and beyond, we start afresh by looking at a trend that you will be accustomed to seeing with all digital goods and services - the option to use a dedicated mobile app. But now it’s no longer just eCommerce stores enticing you to download their latest apps, but also dark web vendors seeking to better reach customers beyond forums and marketplaces.Dark web vendors using mobile apps for improved security and more controlTo date,...

In this latest episode of the Darknet Summary, we deal with matters of the heart - online romance scams (also referred to as online dating scams and pig butchering scams), which are fast becoming one of the biggest schemes in the world! When it comes to falling head over heels for someone, all too often, all reasoned thinking might go out the window. Most scammers know this and will use numerous techniques to reel in victims and then use their emotions against them to make money.Online romanc...

In the latest episode of the Darknet Summary, we return to the topic of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war - not to talk about the conflict itself, but rather the impact of international economic sanctions imposed on Russia since they began their full-scale invasion. Preventing sanctions evasion is something merchants and banks must take more seriously Sanctions have proven largely successful in denting the Russian economy and impacting its effectiveness in waging war. On the other hand, cybe...

In this month’s episode of the Darknet Summary, we talk about the latest FBI-led international sting on Genesis Market - one of the largest cybercrime platforms. The sting, known as Operation Cookie Monster, was a coordinated action involving law enforcement agencies in 14 countries. It resulted in the initial arrests of 119 people, from operators of Genesis Market’s domains down to suppliers who provided stolen data for later use in fraud activities.Genesis Market was raided - what we know s...

In this month’s episode, we look into the increasing sophistication of the AI voice cloning scam. You may have seen deepfake disinformation videos in the news in the last few years, and perhaps you may even have used AI voice generators or text-to-speech services. You likely thought they were good, but at the same time, they didn’t quite look or sound like a real human. But the tech has been improving. The AI voice cloning scam - just another trick to fool victimsFraudsters and scammers ...

Welcome to Nethone's Darknet Summary! In this month’s episode, we look back at 2021 - the year when payment card fraud dominated the darkweb, aided by the rise in eCommerce during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The growth of online shopping has allowed fraudsters to use tactics that take advantage of vulnerabilities in eCommerce platforms, allowing them to skim consumer credit card details, which are then sold online.We will pay particular focus to American cybercrime agency Gemini Advisory’s...